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Dr. Whitney Jenson, MD

Aurora, CO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jenson, Trauma Surgeon in Aurora, CO?

    Dr. Whitney Jenson, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Jenson graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and completed her residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program. Dr. Jenson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jenson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jenson’s office.

    Where did Dr. Jenson go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

    • Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Jenson speak?

    Dr. Jenson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Jenson typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Jenson diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Jenson. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection
    • Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Gallbladder attack with stones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis
    • K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury
    • Subdural Hematoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Shock
    • Circulatory Collapse
    • Systemic Shock
    • Unspecified Shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R579: Shock, unspecified

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Jenson typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Jenson performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Jenson. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • EGD with Feeding Tube
    • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Planned Tracheostomy
    • Tracheotomy
    • Surgical Airway Creation
    • Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
    • Neck Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);

    Also known as:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Jenson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jenson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jenson accept in Aurora, CO?

    Dr. Jenson in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Jenson's office located?

    Uchealth Anschutz Medical Campus

    12605 E 16th Ave

    Aurora, CO 80045

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    Dr. Whitney Jenson's Practice 2

    1635 Aurora Ct

    Aurora, CO 80045

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    What is Dr. Jenson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Jenson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982990669.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jenson?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jenson

    What is Dr. Whitney Jenson's specialty?

    Dr. Jenson is a Trauma Surgeon near Aurora, CO.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is this Dr. Whitney Jenson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jenson is affiliated with Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital, Aspen Valley Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Whitney Jenson accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Whitney Jenson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Whitney Jenson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jenson's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Whitney Jenson?

    Please contact Dr. Jenson's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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